Homavidhi, Homa-vidhi: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Homavidhi means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts1) Homavidhi (होमविधि) (lit. “rules for homa-offerings”) is the name of chapter 11 of the Viśvāmitrasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising some 2600 Sanskrit verses covering topics such as initiation (dīkṣā) and the construction, decoration and consecration of temples and icons, as well as routines of regular and special worship cycles.
Description of the chapter [homavidhi]: Kāśyapa asks to know more about homa-offerings (mentioned in the preceding description of worship). Viśvāmitra says that homa-rites are required during dīkṣā, pratiṣṭhā, utsava, prokṣaṇa, and all prāyaścittas, snapanas and other elaborate undertakings (1-4a). Whenever homa-rites are done a kuṇḍa-firepit must be prepared according to certain specifications of size and “purity”; as well, other paraphernalia needed in homa-libations must be made ready (4b-13). Igniting the fire is done by using darbha-stalks (14-15), and certain offerings are made into the burning flames (16-23). Carupāka-cakes, pāyasa-pudding and other food-preparations should be on hand (24-33).
When offerings are made into the fire, meditations on Agni are to be done (34-39). If one is careful to offer libations into the flames in certain ways, he can determine the “prayogic” benefits that accrue to homa-performances (40-47). The remainder of the chapter, after a brief section of the saṃskāra- rites to be afforded to the homa-fire, is devoted to a general description of how and in what quantities homa-libations are made. At the end of the homa-routines, food offerings are to be given to the Lord (48-78a).
2) Homavidhi (होमविधि) refers to the “rules for homa with mantras”, as discussed in the fifteenth chapter [third book] of the Jñānāmṛtasārasaṃhita: a Pāñcarātra text representing a sectarian glorification of Kṛṣṇa and Rādha (i.e., the cult of Radha-Krishna) dated among the latest of the Saṃhitā-type works.—Description of the chapter [mantrapūjā-homavidhi]: Vyāsa here wants to speak of certain “secret matters” and “rules” relating to Kṛṣṇa. First (i-r3) he speaks of dhyāna-meditation on Kṛṣṇa. Then he turns to homa and japa, saying these must be done (14). Next he turns to the “all efficacious” 18-lettered mantra, its meter, presiding deities; followed by certain other mantras, their nyāsas and mudrās (with a certain “prayogic” flavor descernible here, too—15-74).
3) Homa (होम) refers to “offerings”, as discussed in chapter 11 of the Viśvāmitrasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising some 2600 Sanskrit verses covering topics such as initiation (dīkṣā) and the construction, decoration and consecration of temples and icons, as well as routines of regular and special worship cycles.—Description of the chapter [homa-vidhi]: Kāśyapa asks to know more about homa-offerings (mentioned in the preceding description of worship). Viśvāmitra says that homa-rites are required during dīkṣā, pratiṣṭhā, utsava, prokṣaṇa, and all prāyaścittas, snapanas and other elaborate undertakings (1-4a). Whenever homa-rites are done a kuṇḍa-firepit must be prepared according to certain specifications of size and “purity”; as well, other paraphernalia needed in homa-libations must be made ready (4b-13). [...]
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts: Volume 12 (1898) (shai)Homavidhi (होमविधि) refers to one of the topics discussed in the Mahāmokṣa-Tantra, a Sanskrit manuscript collected in volume 12 of the catalogue “Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (second series)” by Mahamahopadhyaya Haraprasad Shastri.—The Mahāmokṣatantra manuscript, consisting of 3,024 ślokas (metrical verses), is deposit: Dhaka, Vikramapura Majhapada, Babu Rasavihari Raya. It deals with the salvation, cosmogony (i.e., the order of cosmic regions) and contains a bibliography of Tantric literature.— The catalogue includes the term—Antar-homavidhi in its ‘subject-matter list’ or Viṣaya (which lists topics, chapters and technical terms). The complete entry reads—(1) 38 śe paṭale,–antarhomavidhiḥ (2) 48 śe paṭale,–homavidhiḥ.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: De Gruyter: A Fragment of the VajrāmṛtamahātantraHomavidhi (होमविधि) is the name of the fourth chapter of the Vajrāmṛtatantra or Vajrāmṛtamahātantra: one of the main and earliest Buddhist Yoginītantras, probably datable to between the end of the 9th and the beginning of the 10th century. Chapter 4 (homavidhi-nirdeśa) describes the homa ritual and the procedures of several magical rites (appeasement [śāntika], reinvigoration [pauṣṭika], etc.) as well as the mantras and mudrās connected with their execution. No question is asked by Māmakī, so the Bhagavān teaches all this without interruption from the previous section. The maṇḍalācārya (i.e. the homācārya, the master who celebrates the homa liturgy) should first identify himself with Vajrasattva; adorned with all embellishments and in the ālīḍha posture, he should then perform the Victory of the Three Worlds (trailokyavijaya) (i.e. he should identify himself with the Krodharāja deity) and eventually cleanse the ground (bhūmisaṃśodhana): the practitioner should drive away the obstacles (vighnotsāraṇa), pay homage to the Guru, and attract the Deity of the Earth (pṛthivīdevatā).
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus Catalogorum1) Homavidhi (होमविधि) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—Yv. [Mackenzie Collection] 6. Sūcīpatīra 118 ([anonymous]).
—by Vaṃśīdhara. Oudh. Xi, 4.
2) Homavidhi (होमविधि):—śr. Peters. 4, 12. Rgb. 64.
—Ṛv. Rgb. 288.
—by Vasiṣṭha. Oudh. Xx, 178. See Vāsiṣṭhīyahoma.
3) Homavidhi (होमविधि):—[dharma] Cs 2, 393. L.. 671 (diff.).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryHomavidhi (होमविधि):—[=homa-vidhi] [from homa > hotṛ] m. Name of [work]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Homa, Vidhi, Viti.
Starts with: Homavidhinirdesha.
Full-text (+2): Vidyavishaye homavidhi, Homavidhinirdesha, Nityahomavidhi, Pratarhomavidhi, Kotihomavidhi, Pavamanahomavidhi, Vivahahomavidhi, Vidyavishayehomavidhi, Pakshahomavidhi, Lakshahomavidhi, Mrityumjayadihomavidhi, Vasishthiyahoma, Vasishtha, Mantrashastra, Vamshidhara, Homa, Mandalacarya, Homacarya, Payasa, Vajramritatantra.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Homavidhi, Homa-vidhi; (plurals include: Homavidhis, vidhis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
10. Description of Homa-vidhi (or Agnikarya-vidhi) (sacrificial rites) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
4. Comparing the Sarada Tilaka and Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati < [Chapter 5 - Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati and Saradatilaka]
3. Summary of contents of the Sarada-tilaka < [Chapter 5 - Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati and Saradatilaka]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
Architecture in the Agamas < [Chapter 3 - Classical or post-Vedic Architecture]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 6 - Six texts of Adamantine Sow (Vajravārahī) < [Book 7 - The preaching of the Tantras]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
A critical evaluation of effects of kala-bhojana in vishamashana-janit vyadhi < [2019: Volume 8, November issue 12]